Exploring Zona Zero, Ainsa

Eventually, when the EWS made a stop in Zona Zero I simply had to put this MTB-spot on my bucket list. Zona Zero is a Mountain Bike Centre on the south side of the Pyrenees established in 2011. Its headquarter is located in the medieval village Ainsa, from where most of the over 30 well-marked routes start.

Following the recommendation of our hotel’s MTB-expert we chose the route 4 – Miradores de Ainsa. After some initial climbing – about 250 meters of elevation gain – the track runs along a ridge with awesome views on Ainsa, mountain ranges and lakes.

The trail is rock strewn but fun particularly on the way down to Morillo. Next milestone is the climb up to Partara Peak from where the trails starts descend again into the valley.

We only had time to do one of the many routes, so there is much left to explore another time…